Historical Events tagged with "military induction"
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Politics & Government
National Mourning Affects Military Induction
December 28th, 1972 52 years ago
On a day designated by President Nixon as a national day of mourning for the late President Harry S. Truman, approximately 300 men were unable to report for military induction due to the closure of federal offices. This unforeseen circumstance led to these men never being drafted since the draft was not resumed in 1973, highlighting the unexpected intersections of governmental decisions and military policies.
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